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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,307.41, 48,516.47 and 17,545.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,307.41, 48,516.47 and 17,545.16 is: 26,347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,307.41 : 48,516.47 = 17,545.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,307.41/48,516.47 = 17,545.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,307.41x = 48,516.47 × 17,545.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,307.41x = 851,228,898.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,228,898.48/32,307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,347.80

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